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From left to right: Former Shanks High School coach Andy Gay, FAMU head coach Willie Simmons, former Shanks High School offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Ray Matthews and FAMU offensive coordinator Alex Jackson. This foursome enjoyed many highlights as coaches and players in the late 1990s at Corry Field. Rory Sharrock/Democrat

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From left to right: Former Shanks High School coach Andy Gay, FAMU head coach Willie Simmons, former Shanks High School offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Ray Matthews and FAMU offensive coordinator Alex Jackson. This foursome enjoyed many highlights as coaches and players in the late 1990s at Corry Field.
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The first couple of FAMU football - Willie and Shaia Simmons. Rory Sharrock/Democrat

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The first couple of FAMU football - Willie and Shaia Simmons.
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Willie Simmons received well wishes from Quincy residents throughout the day. Locals remembered his high school glory days and look forward to his work at FAMU this season. Rory Sharrock/Democrat

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Willie Simmons received well wishes from Quincy residents throughout the day. Locals remembered his high school glory days and look forward to his work at FAMU this season.
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Maurice Stokes, principal at Shanks Middle School, was overjoyed about Willie Simmons bringing the Rattlers to Quincy for a scrimmage. Rory Sharrock/Democrat

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Maurice Stokes, principal at Shanks Middle School, was overjoyed about Willie Simmons bringing the Rattlers to Quincy for a scrimmage.
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The Gadsden County chapter of the FAMU National Alumni Association served up dinner for the players after the scrimmage. Rory Sharrock/Democrat

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The Gadsden County chapter of the FAMU National Alumni Association served up dinner for the players after the scrimmage.
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Football head coach Willie Simmons (second from the right) celebrates with members of the Gadsden County chapter of the FAMU National Alumni Association. From left to right: Karla Brown, Dwayne Corker (chapter president), Theresa Moore and Patricia Hinson. Submitted photo

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Football head coach Willie Simmons (second from the right) celebrates with members of the Gadsden County chapter of the FAMU National Alumni Association. From left to right: Karla Brown, Dwayne Corker (chapter president), Theresa Moore and Patricia Hinson.
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